Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.25.070: Change of venue—Procedure
What this law says, in plain English
A defendant may request trial in another county by submitting an affidavit claiming inability to receive a fair trial due to judge prejudice or local prejudice against the defendant. The judge must be satisfied the claimed grounds actually exist before granting the request.
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